Collateral
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Bybit UTA margin modes change the trade before leverage is chosen
Unified accounts can improve capital efficiency, but cross, isolated and portfolio margin expose traders to very different loss paths.
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Kraken futures collateral should be planned before the trade is opened
A futures position is not only about entry price; collateral type, margin level and liquidation buffer decide how long the trade can survive volatility.
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Collateral haircuts matter more than asset names
Tokenized stocks and ETFs can expand collateral choices, but traders need to understand haircuts, caps and regional restrictions before using them for leveraged positions.
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A perp hedge should reduce portfolio risk, not create a second liquidation problem
Short perpetual futures can offset spot downside, but hedge size, funding, collateral haircuts and leverage decide whether the hedge actually protects the account.
